Krisztina Egerszegi (born 16 August 1974) is a Hungarian former world record holding swimmer and one of the greatest Hungarian Olympic champions of the modern era. She is a three-time Olympian (1988, 1992 and 1996) and five time Olympic champion; and one of three individuals (Dawn Fraser and Michael Phelps being the other two) to have ever won the same swimming event at three consecutive Summer Olympics. She is currently also the only female swimmer who won five individual Olympic gold medals.
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Full name at birth | Krisztina Egerszegi
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Claim to fame | Olympic champion, World champion, European champion
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Date of birth | 16 August 1974
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Place of birth | Budapest, Hungary
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Weight | 130 lbs (59 kg)
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Krisztina Egerszegi is known for her role in the TV mini series Atlanta 1996: Games of the XXVI Olympiad (1996) as Self - Hungarian Swimmer.
She is also known for her role in the TV mini series Barcelona 1992: Games of the XXV Olympiad (1992) as Self - Swimmer.
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